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07Lasham Gliding Society talk, Lasham Airfield. Michael Bird - better known as 'Platypus' – will tell about his travels. Mike has flown in very many different parts of the world. He is an engaging speaker and it will be very interesting to hear of his experiences. The talk will be entitled "Travels of Platypus: gliding across USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Austria, Poland and Spain – with glancing blows at Mexico, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy"
01256 384900

07VAC Annual Awards and Dinner, Littlebury Hotel, Bicester. Guest of honour and speaker is the irrepressible Arthur. W. G. Ord-Hume. Come and join us, sit back and enjoy! In addition, as the social highlight of the year, we will have the annual awards presentation. Book your places now! For those that elect to stay over at the Littlebury or are in the area, we are working on an added bonus of a ground visit to the former USAF ‘cold war’ site at Upper Heyford on the Sunday morning. We are still finalising details of this, more to come very soon. In addition, if any visitors wish to fly in, we can arrange with Bicester Heritage, overnight accommodation for your aeroplane in the hangar at Bicester. If you are interested in either of these, drop me a line to ss@kingpinmedia.co.uk and I will pass on further information.website

14BAR 8 Ultra, Bodmin Airfield. Get your boots polished for the marathon race around Bodmin Moor organised by the Rotary Club of Bodmin in partnership with the Cornwall Flying Club (CFC), using the airfield as a base for the event. website

14Lasham Gliding Society talk, Lasham Airfield. Vintage gliding Club presentation. Glyn Bradney tells the history of British Gliding before and including World War II. 01256 384900

14VAC Engineering Day, Turweston Aerodrome. The day will be hosted by Alan Turney, Chief Engineer of Aero Classics Engineering Limited, and is designed for the owners/operators of both Annex II and LAA Permit aircraft. The particular emphasis for the day will be on both the responsibilities of the owner regarding maintenance, good engineering practice and outlining the tasks that the owner is expected to undertake on scheduled maintenance.
The programme will run from 10:00 until 15:00 with a one hour break for a buffet lunch between 12:00 - 13:00. The cost for the day will be £15 per person including the lunch.website

18Harrowbeer: A Fighter Airfield History, Bodmin Airfield. Stephen Fryer explains how Harrowbeer base was an important part of the defence of the SW in WWII.website

21Lasham Gliding Society talk, Lasham Airfield. Chris Marren will tell some interesting facts and insights about the Zulu conflict. This is subject to his work commitments. 01256 384900

22LAA & Homebuilt Fly-in (PPR), Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. Once again we’re celebrating the technological marvels that can be made at home, as well as the myriad of machines that fall under the auspices of the Light Aircraft Association. Traditionally this tends to be one of, if not the, busiest days for air traffic in the calendar. PPR is essential therefore, and landing fees are half price. Pilots; please do ensure that you have PPR by going online to oldbuck.com. On arrival, expect to see marshals guiding you to parking positions. Entry is just £2 per person on foot or bike, or £5 per car load of people. Our events are always at the mercy of the weather. Please check our Twitter feed @egsv if the forecast looks dodgy. We'll tweet and update oldbuck.com if we have to cancel at short notice.website

11-12RRRA Handicap Air Race, Leicester. Practice starts at 1145 on the Saturday, with the race being at 1530. On Sunday we'll be racing at 1200. The public and GA enthusiasts are always welcome and entrance is free - so come and say hello!website

15Fifty Five Years of Flying Fun, Bodmin Airfield. Former British test pilot, Clive Rustin, talks about 55 years of flying.website

15-18AERO GA Exhibition, Friedrichshafen. Providing an annual meeting place for the general aviation community, AERO Friedrichshafen is a platform for innovation and a driving force for the entire industry. 0049 7541 708128 website

18YES Youth in Aviation Education Conference, Brooklands Museum. The theme for the day will be 'Working Together', and a wide selection of aviation organisations will outline their youth activities over the past year and plans for 2015. website

19Old Buckenham Wings & Wheels, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. We’re inviting owners of classic cars and aircraft to display their machines at our ever popular Spring celebration of internal combustion.
Classic Car owners with their machines benefit from free entry and a slot in the display. We’ll have a variety of food on offer from Jimmy’s cafe. Our events are always at the mercy of the weather. Please check our Twitter feed @egsv if the forecast looks dodgy. We'll tweet and update oldbuck.com if we have to cancel at short notice. Entry is just £2 per person on foot or bike, or £5 per car load of people.website

03Air & Country Show, RAF Abingdon. The Abingdon Air & Country Show has a varied ground show to go along with a fly-in of both modern and vintage aeroplanes and the associated air display. All of this is within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which is our objective.website

09RIN Top Nav Competition, Bodmin Airfield. Bodmin is one of three airfields in the UK selected for this prestigious navigation event which is open to pilots of all ages.website

09Devon LAA Strut Fly-in, Eaglescott. 01769 520404

09-10RRRA Race Weekend, Abbeville. Practice starts at 1145 on the Saturday, with the race being at 1530. On Sunday we'll be racing at 1200. The public and GA enthusiasts are always welcome and entrance is free.website

19-21EBACE Business Aviation Conf & Exhibition, Geneva, Switzerland. The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2015) is a premier event and the annual meeting place for the European business aviation community. Celebrating its fifteenth year, the convention brings together business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, corporate aviation department personnel and all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of business aviation.website

23-24IWM VE Day Anniversary Airshow, Duxford. The VE Day Anniversary Air Show pays tribute to the men, women and children who endured six years of conflict on the fighting fronts and the Home Front of the Second World War.
Our flying display honours the Allied forces, and their aircraft, from across the world, which contributed towards Victory in Europe. Across the museum, we remember the fortitude of the British people on the Home Front and evoke the spirit of celebration and weary relief with which they marked VE Day.
Join us as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day and the people who made victory possible.website

29-31AeroExpo, Sywell Aerodrome. Whether you're an experienced pilot or just have a passion for aviation, AeroExpo UK is the exhibition to attend in 2015.
The event showcases the best in general aviation over three days at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. Get up close and even demo-fly the latest aircraft on the market and browse a range of related aviation products & services. An aerobatic air display, lifestyle area (featuring luxury cars & boats), free seminar series and evening entertainment mean there really is something for everyone at this year's AeroExpo UK. 020 8255 4000 website

06-07RRRA Race Weekend, Haverfordwest Airport. Practice starts at 1145 on the Saturday, with the race being at 1530. On Sunday we'll be racing at 1200. The public and GA enthusiasts are always welcome and entrance is free - so come and say hello!
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14RAFA Airshow, RAF Cosford. An advance ticket only event. The RAF Cosford Air Show will have four main themes for the 2015 Airshow, which will be presented in various aspects of the day.
0870 606 2014 website

14Bob Jones Memorial Airshow (PPR), Welshpool. The Great War Display Team has confirmed its appearance at the Bob Jones Memorial Airshow.. In these centenary years, what could be a more fitting display? Nine replica aircraft, of five different types will perform choreographed dogfights right above our heads. Smoke swirls and engrossing aerial theatre. The words you are looking for are dagga-dagga-dagga-dagga! 01938 555560 website

15The American Fly In, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. We are celebrating America this summer. As a pre cursor to the world-famous Old Buckenham Airshow, we are having a day of American machinery, flying and otherwise. 01953 860 806 website

19-21Model and Full-size Airshow, Weston Park, Salop. Set in the gorgeous Shropshire countryside in the grounds of the 15th Century stately home covering over 1,000 acres, the Weston Park Model Airshow is now in its 21st year and has established itself as one the the foremost model shows in the country, attracting visitors and pilots from all over the world.website

19-21Air Britain Classic Fly-in, North Weald. Air-Britain's Fly-In is the longest established UK Fly-In organised independently by and for aviation enthusiasts. It aims to bring aviation enthusiasts, historians, pilots and anyone interested in aviation together in a relaxed aviation atmosphere to enable the sharing of experiences. 01992 624510 website

19-212015 Guernsey Air Rally, Guernsey Aero Club. As befits the date, the Hangar Party at this event will have a 'Midsummer Flight's Dream' theme.
On-line booking form is live at http://guernseyaeroclub.com/air-rally/entry-form/
The team has introduced a £50 entry for any third or fourth occupant (for those of you with four-seat aircraft).
+441481265267 website

20-21Sea Front Airshow, Weston-super-Mare. The 2015 Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day will include thrilling air displays, military exhibitions, arena performances, fun fair rides and a variety of activities and refreshments.website

2121 years of Bristol Aero Club Fly-in, Kemble Airport . A fly-in to celebrate 21 years of the Bristol Aero Club - Kemble have kindly agreed to waive landing fees, but pilots are invited to make a donation to Fly2help.
PPR is required from Kemble Flight Operations, 01285 771177
Note that if PPR is not obtained from Kemble by telephone before departure, normal landing fees will be applicable.website

11-12Duxford Flying Legends AIrshow, Duxford. The Flying Legends Air Show is famous the world over for its unique presentations of historic piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays. Complementing the ‘wow!’ factor in the air is the authentic 1940s atmosphere that can be experienced across the museum.
The flying display promises an unmissable fusion of power, sound, excitement and nostalgia as iconic piston-engined aircraft from across the globe perform their breathtaking flights over IWM Duxford’s historic airfield.
The Balbo, a massed-formation finale, featuring many of the aircraft which have taken part in the stunning flying display, is unique to the Flying Legends Air Show and a world-renowned spectacle.
Join us for the world-famous Flying Legends Air Show; a unique air show experience.website

17-19RIAT Military Display, RAF Fairford. The Royal International Air Tattoo will be staged at RAF Fairford over the weekend of Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July 2015 and will be THE aviation event of the year! 01285 713300 website

18-19RRRA Race Weekend, Enniskillen. Practice starts at 1145 on the Saturday, with the race being at 1530. On Sunday we'll be racing at 1200. The public and GA enthusiasts are always welcome and entrance is free - so come and say hello!website

22-26War & Peace Show, Folkestone Racecourse. This new five-day military and vintage festival at Folkestone Racecourse, RAF Westenhanger, Hythe, will be packed full of education and entertainment bringing the Dunkirk Spirit to this historic corner of Kent. A special Schools' Day programme will see schools from across Kent and beyond visiting for a unique event, giving the pupils unrivalled access to history at its most vivid and interactive, providing a truly memorable experience.website

25Pasty & Ice Cream Fly-in, Bodmin Airfield. Free pasties and ice cream to all aircraft that fly into our special summer fly-in event. Everybody is welcome to attend. Why not use Bodmin as a touring base and stay for the weekend.website

25-26Sea Front Airshow, Sunderland. With exciting activities and entertainment on the ground as well as all the action in the sky, there'll be something for everyone at the free, family-friendly Sunderland International Airshow 2015.website

01-02Old Buckenham Airshow 2015, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. Internationally known and now arguably the largest airshow in Norfolk & Suffolk. We’re following on from the biggest show yet in 2013 by attempting to better what was an unforgettable weekend. At few other events can you see the greatest pilots and aircraft flying at the limit, then take to the skies yourself in a WWII legend. But then, very few shows are like the Airshow. Often described as the perfect family day out, the show wins new fans each year amongst aircraft experts and people who've never been to an airshow before.website

02Lundy Island Fly-in, Bodmin Airfield. Although not strictly a Bodmin event it has always been organised by a CFC Club member and it is well supported by our local flyers as well as pilots from around the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. PPR is essential from Pete White 01752 406660 or 07805 805679.website

08-09RRRA Race Weekend, Popham. Practice starts at 1145 on the Saturday, with the race being at 1530. On Sunday we'll be racing at 1200. The public and GA enthusiasts are always welcome and entrance is free - so come and say hello!website

22Feet Off the Ground (FOG), Bodmin Airfield. Youngsters from the Cornwall Accessible Activities Programme (CAAP) are the guests for this special day.website

22-23RAFA Airshow, Shoreham. The Royal Air Forces Association Airshow at Shoreham is one of the premier family airshows in the UK. The airshow regularly attracts the best UK and European display acts to its unique “garden party” atmosphere event each summer.website

22-23VAC West Country Tour, TBC. West Country Tour in association with Aeronca Club website

29-30RRRA Race Weekend, Shobdon. The airfield has the usual hook-ups, and pitches for tents although all the caravans are booked, and these are all becoming increasingly popular with racers. We suggest you get your bids for static caravans in sooner rather than later.
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04-06Foxlands Farm Victory Show, Cosby, Leics. The Victory Show, now in its ninth year is a formidable tribute to World War 2. Held over a 100 acre site, the show provides Historical Societies and reenactments through various forces from several eras and theatres during the period of 1939-45. From Airmen to Infantry, the Victory Show opens a window in time to the fabulous 1940s.website

12-13The Battle of Britain Anniversary Air Show, Duxford. The Battle of Britain Anniversary Air Show commemorates the 75th anniversary of the aerial battle that proved a strategic turning point in the Second World War.
We remember RAF Duxford’s role in the Battle of Britain, as the home of the first squadron to fly Spitfires and also for some of the RAF’s best-known fighter pilots, including Douglas Bader.
We honour the men and women who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that those iconic aircraft took to the skies to continue the fight for aerial supremacy.website

12-13VE Day Fly-in & Hangar Dance, Bodmin Airfield. This fly-in is open to all aircraft (those in military marks will have free landings). Military vehicles of all sorts will also be on parade to help celebrate 70 years since the cessation of hostilities in WWII. On the Saturday evening we will be holding one of our famous Hangar Dances which is open to all comers and 1940s dress is always welcome to help enhance our event as we listen and dance to period music by a local band. B&B or camping is essential for this great night.website

12-13Devon LAA Strut Fly-in. Pete White - 01752 406660 / 07805 805679

16Not the Red Baron-Robin Bowes, Bodmin Airfield. A fascinating and moving story of a well known local display pilot.website

19US Classics, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. US Classics hosted by the Vintage Piper Aircraft Club. Open to all American machines, with a special display. Landing fees half price for US built aircraft. Landing fees £5 for US aircraft. Please follow marshall instructions on arrival.
Our events are always at the mercy of the weather. Please check our Twitter feed @egsv if the forecast looks dodgy. We'll tweet and update oldbuck.com if we have to cancel at short notice.website

19-20Southport Airshow, Southport. Are you looking for a fun and exhilarating day out with the kids? Do you have a limited budget to entertain the family for the entire day? Or do you simply have a love of aviation and air shows?
Look no further than the Southport Air Show, the number one family day out in the North West. Young or old, you are guaranteed to fall in love with the aviation world.website

26-27Old Buckenham Balloon Festival 2015, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. The third annual Balloon Festival sees a weekend of balloon launches each morning and evening. Over 200 people attended 2014’s Saturday evening launch and entry is free again in 2015. Entry is free. Before coming check our Twitter feed, @egsv for details of when the launches are happening or if the weather means we have to postpone.website

26-27RRRA Race Weekend, Alderney. Practice starts at 1145 on the Saturday, with the race being at 1530. On Sunday we'll be racing at 1200. The public and GA enthusiasts are always welcome and entrance is free - so come and say hello!website

26-27Classic Pistons & Props Show, Sywell. Spitfires, Tiger Moths, Mustangs, Hurricanes and Kittyhawks are just a few of the iconic planes that will take to the skies at The Footman James Sywell Classic: Pistons & Propswebsite

08Remembrance Sunday, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. The traditional Service of Remembrance will be held around the War Memorial, starting just prior to 11am.
Entry to all is free. Drivers and Pilots please note that engines must be off and remain off from 1055 until 1130. A NOTAM will be in place closing the airspace during these times.
Our events are always at the mercy of the weather. Please check our Twitter feed @egsv if the forecast looks dodgy. Well tweet and update oldbuck.com if we have to cancel at short notice. 01953 860 806 website

20The Christmas Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, United Kingdom. Provided they don’t get in the way of the sleigh, or whatever else he decides to use, aircraft of all types are welcome to come to our last fly in of 2015. Jimmy’s will be serving a suitably seasonal menu and we’ll be making some surprise arrangements to get everyone in the festive mood.
Entry is £2 per person or £5 per car load of people. Landing fees are half price, PPR essential online at oldbuck.com
Our events are always at the mercy of the weather. Please check our Twitter feed @egsv if the forecast looks dodgy. We'll tweet and update oldbuck.com if we have to cancel at short notice. 01953 860 806 website